Aug 26 FIFA suspends Spain’s soccer federation president for 90 days, opens disciplinary investigation By Graham Dunbar, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press FIFA suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales from office on Saturday while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, which included kissing a player on the lips without her consent. Continue reading
Aug 25 Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso says ‘in no moment’ did she consent to kiss with Luis Rubiales By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Hermoso issued a statement Friday through her union hours after Rubiales claimed in an emergency meeting of the Spanish soccer federation that the kiss was consensual. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 2:48 News Wrap: Hilary makes landfall along Mexico’s Baja peninsula In our news wrap Sunday, Hilary is set to become the first tropical storm to hit California's coastline in 84 years. Wildfires in eastern Washington state have killed one person and destroyed some 185 homes and buildings. The Netherlands and… Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch 6:21 With Spain’s historic win, a look at the progress and challenges facing women’s soccer By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz Spain won its first Women's World Cup with its defeat over England Sunday. Five years ago, the team lacked jerseys designed for women, high-quality facilities and enough physical trainers. Spain's historic win, and what they went through to achieve it,… Continue watching
Aug 17 Plagued with drought and high temps, wildfire scorches acres of Tenerife, affecting thousands By David Brunat, Associated Press Officals say an out-of control wildfire is burning through the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife and affected thousands of people. Canary Islands Regional President Fernando Clavijo said Thursday the blaze, which has scorched 2,600 hectares, or 6,400 acres, is one… Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 5:55 What Spain’s election means for the far-right’s foothold in Europe By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Satvi Sunkara Polls in Spain are closed and votes are being counted in a general snap election that could see the far-right return to power for the first time in nearly 50 years. Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the early election… Continue watching
Jul 23 Spain’s conservative party wins general election, but falls short of absolute majority By Ciarán Giles, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Spain appears headed for political gridlock after Sunday's inconclusive national elections left parties on both the right and left without a clear path toward forging a new government. Continue reading
Jul 19 Wildfires rage outside Athens as scorching European heat wave continues By Derek Gatopoulos, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Evacuations from the Greek capital continued for a third day. Continue reading
Jul 18 Tourists, residents advised to stay inside as second heat wave hits Europe By Colleen Barry, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Officials are warning residents and tourists packing Mediterranean destinations to stay indoors during the hottest hours as the second heat wave in as many weeks hits the region and Greece, Spain and Switzerland battle wildfires. Continue reading
Jul 12 Sweltering heat wave moves across southern Europe By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Spain is sweltering under an unrelenting heat wave as temperatures start to build toward what is forecast to be a torrid weekend across southern Europe. Continue reading